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Sister Beck's Talk

Starfish

Please no sarcasm
You're doing a great job, we're just in the minority on this one, which shouldn't be the case, but it is.

My wife and I have had tons of oppostition, because she doesn't work, It's ridiculous...I've stopped caring, I still pay tithes and offerings but have quit going to church, but I literally work 7 days a week, so I can't go anyway and I don't see any change in that situation soon. For now my wife goes alone, like I did for years, I'ld rather see her going, rather than myself, she needs it desperately, I'm secure enough in my testimony I can take a break.

Read the parable of the "wheat and the tares" and the parable of the "ten virgins" again...

There is corruption within the church, as is the case with any religion, however, the restored gospel found in the LDS faith is true without a doubt of course. We need to stick to the basics and not make it so complicated, I've been sealed in the temple to my wife, that's all I really care about. Nothing can or will take that away from us. Hell may rage against us and try to seperate us but in the end they lose we win.
I must say something here.

If there is corruption, it is with those members who have yet to be discovered and corrected. In our area, as far as the leadership is concerned, there is no corruption beyond human weaknesses. And the leadership concerning the 1st Presidency, apostles, and other GA's, I absolutely don't accept the concept of corruption. There will always be the exceptions, and there have been in history, but these are rare, and are because we are human and we have weaknesses. I completely trust the leadership in this church in all matters of doctrine.

For me, staying away from church is one step towards losing my covenants. I believe the Lord wants me in church. I believe that there is always something I need to learn there, plus I need the support of the other members. My children need to know that every Sunday they can count on their parents being in church. If I ever come away dispirited, then I need to examine myself in how I can come better prepared next time. I'm talking about myself here. I don't know you at all. But your words are concerning.
I can't afford that one step. I don't have the confidence in myself to do it alone. I am not strong enough.
 

nutshell

Well-Known Member
You're doing a great job, we're just in the minority on this one, which shouldn't be the case, but it is.

My wife and I have had tons of oppostition, because she doesn't work, It's ridiculous...I've stopped caring, I still pay tithes and offerings but have quit going to church, but I literally work 7 days a week, so I can't go anyway and I don't see any change in that situation soon. For now my wife goes alone, like I did for years, I'ld rather see her going, rather than myself, she needs it desperately, I'm secure enough in my testimony I can take a break.

Read the parable of the "wheat and the tares" and the parable of the "ten virgins" again...

There is corruption within the church, as is the case with any religion, however, the restored gospel found in the LDS faith is true without a doubt of course. We need to stick to the basics and not make it so complicated, I've been sealed in the temple to my wife, that's all I really care about. Nothing can or will take that away from us. Hell may rage against us and try to seperate us but in the end they lose we win.

And you might want to consider President Uctdorf's talk from the priesthood session last night.
 

nutshell

Well-Known Member
We all judge one another to one degree or another, get used to it, you're the one who's spoken out against Julie Beck's talk, if you don't want anyone speaking out against you then hold your opinions to yourself.

It's just a forum, get used to it there will be those who oppose you.

Becky asked for our opinion on Julie Beck's talk, I gave it, that being I totally agree with her, you don't, let's just leave it at that.

Becky would love to see us banned for disagreeing with her and Julie Beck, so this time I'm out for sure.

Next time put it in the debates section Becky, don't play games.

No - you did not just give your opinion of Beck's talk - you called others corrupt. A person not attending church with his wife is in no position to be judging other members of the church.
 

FFH

Veteran Member
No - you did not just give your opinion of Beck's talk - you called others corrupt. A person not attending church with his wife is in no position to be judging other members of the church.
Okay, fair enough, I'll transfer those last posts to my own thread.
 

nutshell

Well-Known Member
I've had Bishops encourage/suggest that I divorce my wife, just because she didn't/doesn't work, that's corruption at the lowest levels, I knew better than to throw away eternity with Christ and my ETERNAL Father.

"Wives have claim upon their husbands for their maintenance" ~Doctrine and Covenants~ (look it up)

Julie Beck has echoed this teaching....

That has nothing to do with my previous post.

Your personal experiences are just that - personal experiences. My personal experience is that I've NEVER heard people complain or harass others at church because a wife was not working outside the home.

Now address my post or go away like you said you would.
 

madhatter85

Transhumanist
To nutshell, and others who may disagree with me and FFH and who say that i am judging them.

Moroni 7
18 And now, my brethren, seeing that ye know the light by which ye may judge, which light is the light of Christ, see that ye do not judge wrongfully; for with that same judgment which ye judge ye shall also be judged.

I have no problem being judged with the same judgements i apparently judge other people with. because i know what my life is like and where i am headed in my life.

I have no problem standing before God and answering the judgements. That is why we are told not to judge others, is because we are then judged with the same judgement.
 

madhatter85

Transhumanist
No - you did not just give your opinion of Beck's talk - you called others corrupt. A person not attending church with his wife is in no position to be judging other members of the church.

just because a person is not attending church due to needing to take care of thier famly does not mean they do not follow all of the commandments as much as they are able.

While i do not agree with FFH on one of his comments that he has a "strong enough testimony that he can take a break"(because yes, that is a very dangerous place to be and we all need the spiritual edification that we all get from church). I understand his point of view anyways, because my mother was physically unable to go to church, and while she desired to go above everything else, her health did not permit it. this had no bearing on her testimony or spirituality. she played hymns in her home almost 24/7 and she awlays made sure we had scripture study as far as was possible. and we always had family prayer.

there are definitely circumstances that could prevent people from going to church no matter how hard they try or how badly they want to go.
 

Bishka

Veteran Member
clearly you are over it becuase you use large font to try to deter us from posting in this thread.

Clearly
, you are not getting the point.

The big letters were used to try to get the attention of people because they do not seem to understand that I'm quite happily over it.

Something, apparently, very few of you understand.
 

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
Hey, I just thought I'd resurrect this old, old thread in case any of you Latter-day Saints were interested in hearing my take on Sister Beck's conference talk to day.

I thought it was wonderful!
 

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
I actually was curious....

:)
Yeah, when they announced that she was going to be the next speaker, I almost got up and left the room. Then I thought, what the heck... I'll stay until she says something that offends me. :cool: And so I sat there and listened and listened and listened, and nothing! I thought it was really good. Maybe she actually stopped to consider how she came across last time and decided to take a different approach!
 

zomg

I aim to misbehave!
I wasn't able to listen to Saturday's sessions. I'll put them on my iPod and listen to them tomorrow. Glad to know she didn't offend you, Katz!
 

madhatter85

Transhumanist
Yeah, when they announced that she was going to be the next speaker, I almost got up and left the room. Then I thought, what the heck... I'll stay until she says something that offends me. :cool: And so I sat there and listened and listened and listened, and nothing! I thought it was really good. Maybe she actually stopped to consider how she came across last time and decided to take a different approach!

I actually wondered what you would do... I actually did imagine you walking up and not even listening to her and I hoped you wouldn't. I'm glad to hear you didn't.

I don't believe she ever apologized or backpedaled from her talk, in-fact her talk on mothers who know was a relief society lesson in our ward. I also don't think she would ever retract what she said because it was approved by the first presidency and in accordance with other talks given by other general authorities in the past. but anyways, I was actually impressed to hear that you listened to her talk and are not holding a grudge any longer against one of the best relief society presidents of this generation.
 

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
I actually wondered what you would do... I actually did imagine you walking up and not even listening to her and I hoped you wouldn't. I'm glad to hear you didn't.

I don't believe she ever apologized or backpedaled from her talk, in-fact her talk on mothers who know was a relief society lesson in our ward. I also don't think she would ever retract what she said because it was approved by the first presidency and in accordance with other talks given by other general authorities in the past. but anyways, I was actually impressed to hear that you listened to her talk and are not holding a grudge any longer against one of the best relief society presidents of this generation.
I know she never apologized or backpedaled, but she did take a different approach and it was more effective, in my opinion. I just saw her whole perspective as being more positive, and that's what people need. They don't need a guilt trip. That's why I liked President Uchtdorf's talk. (Well, that and the fact that it was President Uchtdorf. ;) )
 
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madhatter85

Transhumanist
I know she never apologized or backpedaled, but she did take a different approach and it was more effective, in my opinion. I just saw her whole perspective as being more positive, and that's what people need. They don't need a guilt trip. That's why I liked President Uchtdorf's talk. (Well, that and the fact that it was President Uchtdorf. ;) )
haha you and president uctdorf :p
 

zomg

I aim to misbehave!
I know she never apologized or backpedaled, but she did take a different approach and it was more effective, in my opinion. I just saw her whole perspective as being more positive, and that's what people need. They don't need a guilt trip. That's why I liked President Uchtdorf's talk. (Well, that and the fact that it was President Uchtdorf. ;) )
lulz
In the Priesthood session I thought of you during his talk ;)
 
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